Do you handle Coinbase fraud and stolen-crypto cases?

Yes. We represent victims whose funds were stolen on Coinbase and other exchanges, including SIM-swap wallet drains, through AAA/JAMS/NAM arbitration.

Can you help with SIM-swap cases vs Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile?

Yes. We pursue exchange claims and, where appropriate, carrier claims related to SIM-swap attacks that drained self-custody wallets.

Are you a crypto fraud lawyer / crypto theft lawyer?

Our practice focuses on crypto fraud, theft, and arbitration—filing and litigating consumer claims against exchanges and carriers nationwide.

What arbitration forums do you use?

Most User Agreements require AAA, JAMS, or NAM. We file, manage discovery, and take cases through final evidentiary hearings when necessary.

Crypto Stolen? 2025 Lawyer’s Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets

Crypto moves fast—and so do the threats. From account takeovers on Coinbase and other U.S. exchanges to SIM-swaps that drain self-custody wallets (e.g., MetaMask), today’s attacks blend social engineering, carrier fraud, and fine-print traps in exchange User Agreements.

This page is an ongoing video blog by Max Dilendorf and Dilendorf Law Firm—new episodes drop regularly—covering how to protect yourself and what to do after a hack, including:

What to do in the first 24 hours (evidence triage, TXIDs, wallet addresses, logs)
Filing with IC3 and building a clean record for recovery
Vetting blockchain forensic firms—and avoiding “guaranteed recovery” scams
Reading exchange User Agreements and meeting notice deadlines
Moving denied claims into arbitration (AAA / JAMS / NAM) against Coinbase and other exchanges
Pursuing SIM-swap claims against T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T when self-custody wallets are hit
Long-term asset protection strategies to reduce future risk

Whether you’re new to crypto or actively managing significant holdings, these practical guides help you spot risks early, understand your rights, and make informed decisions about recovery.

Disclaimer: This material is for general information only and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on specific facts and governing law. If you’ve been hacked or believe funds were stolen, consult a qualified attorney.

1. What to Do in the First 24 Hours After Crypto Theft

Your step-by-step triage if funds were stolen on Coinbase or other U.S. exchanges: lock accounts, switch to app-based 2FA, contact your carrier, preserve TXIDs/logs, and start a clean evidence file. Help for SIM-swap losses from self-custody wallets too.

2. How to File an IC3 Report After Crypto Theft

A quick walkthrough of ic3.gov: what details to include (TXIDs, wallet addresses, timestamps) after theft on Coinbase or another U.S. exchange or from a SIM-swap draining a self-custody wallet (e.g., MetaMask).

3. How to Hire a Blockchain Forensic Firm After Crypto Theft

When tracing helps—and how to vet firms—after losses on Coinbase/other U.S. exchanges or SIM-swaps hitting self-custody wallets. Red flags, realistic outcomes, and coordination with counsel.

4. Unlocking Arbitration with Your Exchange’s User Agreement

Where to find and read the arbitration clause for Coinbase and other exchanges, meet notice deadlines, and prep to move a denied claim into AAA/JAMS/NAM.

5. How to File an Arbitration Claim Against a Crypto Exchange

Get a step-by-step guide on filing an arbitration demand with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), including completing the necessary forms and avoiding procedural mistakes.

6. Denied by the Exchange? What to Know About Liability Waivers in User Agreements

“As-is,” risk-of-loss, and credential-compromise clauses common to Coinbase/other U.S. exchanges—and how facts, regulations, and security lapses can still support recovery, including SIM-swap scenarios with self-custody wallets.

7. Arbitrating Stolen Crypto Claims: Full Timeline & What Victims Should Know

Typical 12–18+ month path in AAA/JAMS/NAM against Coinbase/other exchanges—arbitrator selection, discovery, motions, and hearing—plus how to keep the case moving.

8. How to Choose the Right Arbitrator for Your Crypto Theft Case

Request, strike, and rank arbitrators with crypto/cyber expertise for disputes against Coinbase and other U.S. exchanges; why selection often decides SIM-swap and self-custody wallet cases, too.

9. Understanding Arbitration Fees for a Crypto Theft Claim Case

Beyond the $225 filing fee: experts, transcripts, and hearing costs in cases against Coinbase/other exchanges or SIM-swap losses—budgeting so costs don’t derail your strategy.

10. What Happens at the Final Evidentiary Hearing for a Crypto Theft Claim

How virtual hearings work in AAA/JAMS/NAM against Coinbase/other U.S. exchanges: presenting blockchain forensics, cross-examining witnesses, and the typical 30-day window for the final award—even for SIM-swap/self-custody wallet claims.

For more information and to watch the full video series, visit the Crypto Theft Lawyer YouTube Playlist.

Hacked on Coinbase or another U.S. exchange? SIM-swap drained your self-custody wallet (MetaMask) on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile?

Max Dilendorf | Dilendorf Law Firm represents victims of:

Stolen crypto from Coinbase and other exchanges (e.g., Binance, Kraken)
SIM-swap attacks that emptied self-custody wallets (MetaMask, hardware wallets)

We handle AAA/JAMS/NAM arbitration, evidence preservation, and strategy tailored to exchange and carrier disputes.

Contact us now: 212.457.9797 • info@dilendorf.com

Nationwide consultations.

About Max Dilendorf

Max Dilendorf is a New York–based crypto attorney focused on recovering stolen digital assets and prosecuting crypto cybercrime claims nationwide.

Since 2017 in crypto law; since 2019 focused on theft recovery.
100+ consumer arbitrations in AAA, JAMS, and NAM, including final evidentiary hearings.
Represents victims against Coinbase and other U.S. exchanges.
Arbitrates SIM-swap cases tied to self-custody wallets (e.g., MetaMask, hardware wallets) against T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Coordinates with vetted blockchain forensics teams and law-enforcement reporting (IC3/FBI) to build a strong factual record.
Advises on crypto asset protection, including Crypto Special Purpose Trusts with licensed custodians, to harden security and streamline succession.

Max’s ongoing video series and guides help victims understand immediate next steps, the User Agreement pitfalls that exchanges rely on, and how to move claims into the right forum—especially AAA/JAMS/NAM arbitration—to pursue recovery.